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G94 NPW

1990 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

222,848 mi
Last recorded222,848 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1990 BMW 535144,984 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG94 NPW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2013 222,848 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

All tyres wearing unevenly

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine has a bad oil leak

offside front brake has a light bind

Pass 20 Apr 2012 219,302 miles

Both main beam lenses cracked

Fuel pipes corroded

OSR wheel arch near sill corroded

Oil leak

Several brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2011 215,293 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear door handle sticking

Fail 20 Apr 2011 215,293 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear door handle sticking

Pass 30 Mar 2010 208,326 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes starting to corrode

oil residue around steering pump area

Pass 8 Apr 2009 199,131 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 199,131 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2009 199,124 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 189,435 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 176,547 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 163,528 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the BMW 535?

Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
7,094
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
18,035
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,346
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,237
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,669
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,608
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,438
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G94 NPW is a 1990 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1990 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 144,984 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,346 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G94 NPW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this BMW 535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G94 NPW is a 1990 BMW 535, first registered on 21 March 1990.

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